A SNAPSHOT OF ALGER COUNTY · 2017. 5. 19. · Stroke 1 4,365 Accidents 9 194 4, Alzheimer's 1 228...

A SNAPSHOT OF

ALGER COUNTY

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A SNAPSHOT OF ALGER COUNTY

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About the DataThis County Profile is to be used with the 2015-2016 Issue Identification process for Michigan State University Extension. Unless otherwise noted, the data in the profile are drawn from the most recent 2000 U.S. Census and the 2013 American Community Survey. When information from one of the following sources is used, the source is indicated by the source number in parentheses. For example, information drawn from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will be noted like this: (1).

1. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. (2014). Michigan food and agricultural systems profiles. Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1568-220573--,00.html

2. United States Department of Agriculture. (2012). USDA Census of Agriculture. Retrieved from http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2012/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/Michigan/index.asp

3. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (2013). Community profiles: definitions, rates and ratios. Retrieved from www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/CHI/profiles/frame.html

4. University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2013). County health rankings & roadmaps. Retrieved from http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/michigan/2015/overview

5. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources. (2015, June). Forestry state ownership by county.

6. Index Mundi. (2006-2010). Michigan Poverty Rate by County. Retrieved from http://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/michigan/percent-of-people-of-all-ages-in-poverty#map


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Fast FactsPopulation .......................................................................... 9,497 people

Median age .................................................................................48.1 years

Percent of people in poverty ....................................................... 12.3%

Median household income ........................................................$37,586

Median home value ......................................................................$117,100

Top three economic sectors: Manufacturing ................................................................................... 24.9%Educational services, health care and social assistance ........ 18.6%Retail .....................................................................................................10.6%

Acres in:Farmland ................................................................................... 17,781 acres

A SNAPSHOT OF

Alger County



GENERAL POPULATIONYear Alger County Population Michigan Population

2000 9,862 9,938,444

2013 9,497 9,883,640

» The population in Alger has decreased from 2000 to 2013. Overall, Michigan saw a decrease in total population.

Population Density (per sq. mile)

Year Alger Population Density (per sq. mile) / Area (Land)

Michigan Population Density (per sq. mile) / Area (Land)

2000 10.7 / 917.83 175.0 / 56,803.82

2013 10.4 /915.07 174.9 / 56,538.90

Age Distribution

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Gender

YearAlger County Michigan

% Male % Female % Male % Female

2000 53.8% 46.2% 49.0% 51.0%

2013 54.7% 45.3% 49.1% 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Alger County Michigan

2000 2013 2000 2013

White alone 87.5% 85.6% 78.6% 76.3%

Black or African American alone 6.0% 7.1% 14.1% 13.9%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone 3.1% 3.3% 0.5% 0.5%

Asian alone 0.3% 0.3 1.8% 2.5%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0% 0% 0.0% 0.0%

Some other race alone 0.1% 0% 0.1% 0.1%

Two or more races 1.9% 2.5% 1.6% 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.0% 1.2% 3.3% 4.5%

General Population, Continued



ECONOMYMedian Household Income

Median Household Income Alger County Michigan

In 1999 dollars $35,892 $44,667

In 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars $37,586 $48,411

Per Capita Income

Per Capita Income Alger County Michigan

In 1999 dollars $18,210 $22,168

In 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars $19,717 $25,681

» Per capita income is the average per-person income and is derived by dividing all the sources of income in an area by the total population.

Poverty » Alger Poverty Rate: 12.3% (6) Michigan Poverty Rate: 14.8% (6)

Poverty StatusAlger County Michigan

2000 2013 2000 2013

Children under age 18:

Living in poverty 13.4% 16.3% 13.9% 23.6%

Not living in poverty 86.6% 83.7% 86.1% 76.4%

Age 18 to 64:



Age 65 and over:





Labor Force

Employment Status for Total Population 16 Years and Over (2000)


Number Percent Number Percent

Population 16 years and over: 8,102 7,630,645

In labor force 4,136 51.1% 4,926,463 64.6%

In armed forces 3 0% 4,010 0.1%

Civilian: 4,133 51% 4,922,453 64.5%

• Employed 3,776 46.6% 4,637,461 60.8%

• Unemployed 357 4.4% 284,992 3.7%

Not in labor force 3,966 49% 2,704,182 35.4%

Employment Status For Total Population 16 Years And Over (2013)


Number Percent Number Percent

Population 16 years and over: 8,120 7,865,350

In labor force 3,478 42.8% 4,864,014 61.8%

In armed forces 0 0% 4,597 0.1%

Civilian: 3,478 42.8% 4,859,417 61.8%

• Employed 3,011 37.1% 4,242,948 53.9%

• Unemployed 467 5.8% 616,469 7.8%

Not in labor force 4,642 57.2% 3,001,336 38.2%

Economy, Continued



Industry

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, andmining

Construction

Manufacturing

Wholesale trade

Retail trade

Transportation and warehousing, and utilities

Information

Finance and insurance, and real estate and rentaland leasing

Professional, scientific, and management, andadministrative and waste management services

Educational services, and health care and socialassistance

Arts, entertainment, and recreation, andaccommodation and food services

Other services, except public administration

Public administration

Alger 2000

Alger 2013

Michigan 2000

Michigan 2013

» From 2000 to 2013, manufacturing decreased and the educational, health and social services sector increased in Alger County. The same trend occurred for Michigan during that time.

Economy, Continued



Means of Transportation to Work (Age 16 Years and Over)

Means of Transportation to Work


2000 2013 2000 2013

Car, truck, or van 88% 82.3% 92.9% 91.6%

Public transportation 1% 1.1% 1.4% 1.4%

Motorcycle 0.1% 0.3% 0.0% 0.1%

Bicycle 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%

Walked 6% 7.4% 2.2% 2.2%

Other means 0.7% 1.1% 0.5% 0.6%

Worked at home 4.2% 7.6% 2.8% 3.6%

Economy, Continued



AGRICULTUREHighlights Alger County Michigan

Acres in ag production (2) 17,781 acres 9,948,564 acres

Acres of state forest (5) 94,526 acres 3,907,504 acres

Number of farms (2) 93 farms 52,194 farms

Average size of farm (2) 191 acres 191 acres

Average age of principal operator of farm (2) 54 years 57.6 years

Farm gate sales (2) $3,025,000 $8,678,050,000

Alger top three areas of agriculture production (by volume of sales) (2): » Milk and other dairy products from cows » Cattle and calves » Other crops and hay



FAMILIES & HOUSEHOLDS

Housing Units


2000 2013 2000 2013

Housing Units 5,964 6,574 4,234,279 4,529,311

Average Household Size


2000 2013 2000 2013

Average Household Size 2.4 2.3 2.6 2.5

Household Type

Household TypeAlger County Michigan

2000 2013 2000 2013

Family households: 68.4% 62.3% 68.0% 65.7%

• Married couple family 57% 50.5% 51.5% 48.5%

• Other family 11.4% 11.8% 16.5% 17.2%

- Male householder, no wife present 3.8% 5.2% 4.1% 4.4%

- Female householder, no husband present 7.6% 6.6% 12.4% 12.8%

Nonfamily households: 31.7% 37.7% 32.0% 34.3%

• Male householder 16.1% 18% 15.0% 16.0%

• Female householder 15.6% 19.7% 17.0% 18.4%

Marriages & Divorces


2013 2013

Marriages filed (3) 49 55,396

Divorces and annulments granted (3) 37 31,687



HOUSINGMedian Home Value

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Median Year Stucture Built


2000 2013 2000 2013

Median year structure built 1968 1972 1965 1969

Type of Ownership


2013 2013

Owner-occupied housing units 3,061 2,757,062



HEALTH & MORTALITYLeading Causes of Death – Adults

Causes of Death (3)Alger County Michigan

2013 2013

Heart disease 28 24,143

Cancer 20 20,395

Chronic lower respiratory disease 9 5,547

Stroke 1 4,365

Accidents 9 4,194

Alzheimer's 1 3,228

Diabetes mellitus 2 2,821

Pneumonia/flu 3 1,892

Kidney disease 3 1,665

Suicide - 1,296

Leading Causes of Death – Children Ages 1-19

Causes of Death (3)Alger County Michigan

2013 2013

Accidents - 213

Assault (homicide) - 90

Suicide - 88

Cancer - 56

Congenital malformations - 42

Obesity & Diabetes


2013 2013

Obesity (4) 30% 32%

Diabetic (4) 10% 10%



Children


2013 2013

Live births (3) 71 113,732

Teen births (3)* 5 7,944

Children eligible for free lunch (4) 37% 41%

* Age of mother between 10–19.

Health Insurance


2013 2013

No health insurance coverage 13.2% 11.6%

With health insurance coverage: 86.8% 88.4%

• Public Health Coverage 43.0% 33.3%

• Private Health Insurance 66.7% 69.3%

Health and Mortality, Continued



EDUCATIONHigh School Dropout Rate

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Education Attainment

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Michigan 2000

Michigan 2013

» The percentage of Alger County residents with a bachelor’s degree or more is 16.6% compared to Michigan residents with 25.9%

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